Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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lazer 09/03/2008

I'M FEELING BLUE AND HAVE BEEN MUNCHING... ASKED MY WIFE TO GET RID OF COOKIES. ATE 2 LAST NITE AND 2 TODAY. HAVING TROUBLE AVOIDING SOME OF THESE SWEETS. ALSO EATING SOME NO SUGAR ADDED ICE CREAM TREATS. I NEED TO GET THIS BACK UNDER CONTROL. I'M DOWN 130 LBS AND AT MY GOAL. FEEL GOOD ABOUT THAT BUT OTHER STRUGGLES GOT ME DOWN.

deleted_user 09/03/2008

totally agree with removing those tempting items from the house, i have NOTHING in my house. I have a 10yr old who only gets fruit and whole wheat crax with cheese, yogarts, good stuff, kids can make keeping that junk food out of the house tough but honestly they dont need it either. also i would get out of the house and WALK, EXERCISE, anything but eat. Another thing is drink a big glass of water, you shouldnt eat right after water anyway and maybe it will fill you. and when u really need a sweet have an ice coffee or ice tea or a SF fudgicle. Hange in there u have come way to far to mess up now, good luck

deleted_user 09/03/2008

you know, i don't think you should beat yourself up over a few cookies...you've lost 130 lbs!!!! and yes none of us want to gain any weight we've lost, but come on, we are all human and we are all gong to have a little set back now and then...instead of fretting about the sweets...try to do better tomorrow and not eat anything off program or maybe walk an extra 15 mins or something...life is too short to fret over the little things...be aware and move on...that's what i do... :)

deleted_user 09/03/2008

I guess the question that you should be asking yourself..."Why am I blue?" If you can get to the bottom of that it may help. I am 5 years out and still find it difficult to not cheat. I have asked my family not to bring home stuff like cakes and candy. My will power is the worst!!! I don't think kicking yourself will help you - it could make things worse. Just say to yourself..."self, I will do better tomorrow" and stick to it. You may need to remind your wife that you need her support and to eat healthy with you. Hope your feeling better!

deleted_user 09/04/2008

I can SOOOOO relate! We had company this weekend and I need to clean out all the food we had around to keep the peace with a picky 5 year old and a 2 year old. Plus I'm dealing with a lot of stress myself right now. But this too shall pass!

deleted_user 09/04/2008

try some SF hard candies, they help me some when I get the muchies also SF popsicles help me.

lazer 09/05/2008

THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT SUGGESTIONS. I WILL USE THEM TO STAY ON TRACK. THE BEST OF LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!! LAZER LENNY

Sharman 09/05/2008

Christine pointed out, that it is hard to keep the junk food out when kids are in the house. My dietician said before the day of prepackaged, precooked, and fast food their no such thing as kid friendly food.

Also I agree with, What is making you blue? You need to get these emotions out, even if you don't know why just start writing about them. You have a journal here, or for personal write a journal at home for you only. If we think and write about what we feel we are not eating those emotions through food. The reality is we are all human and we will slip, but we don't need to slide.

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